Japanese word

名声

Pronunciation

Romajimeisei

Meaning

  • nounfame

Example

その歌手は世界的な名声を得ました。so no ka shu wa se kai teki na mei sei o e ma shi ta

The singer gained worldwide fame.

Illustration for 名声 (fame)

More examples

批評家の評価が、若い作家の名声をさらに高めました。hi hyō ka no hyō ka ga waka i sak ka no mei sei o sa ra ni taka me ma shi ta

The critics' praise further enhanced the young writer's fame.

Core concept

The word 名声 (meisei) centers on a publicly recognized name that brings respect, rather than mere visibility.

Common phrases

  • 名声を得るmei sei o u ru

    gain fame

  • 名声を博するmei sei o haku su ru

    win fame

  • 名声を高めるmei sei o taka me ru

    enhance one's fame

  • 名声を失うmei sei o ushina u

    lose one's fame

  • 名声を守るmei sei o mamo ru

    protect one's fame

Similar words

名望meibō: Public respect and recognition earned through ability, achievement, or social standing.
評判hyōban: The general opinion held about a person or thing, whether favorable or unfavorable.
知名度chimeido: The extent to which a person or thing is known by the public.

Definition in Japanese

世間に広く知られ、高い評価を受けていること。se ken ni hiro ku shi ra re taka i hyō ka o u ke te i ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 名 (mei, "name") + 声 (sei, "voice") combines these meanings in a word for public renown.

Usage tips

  • 名声 (meisei) often describes recognition supported by achievement, so it commonly appears in contexts involving artists, athletes, scholars, and other public figures.

Other meanings

  • reputationnoun

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